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Old 11-19-2012, 02:04 PM   #97
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Originally Posted by alberto View Post
Hi Larry, new to this forum.
I am very interested in paravanes, how to get, or build them, install and use. So I am very interested in your experience.
I have a GB42 Classic and sail at about 8,5 - 9 knots for 9 houras as an ave.
I am having also mooring stabilizers which work great.
Thanks
The best place to get the feel for Paravanes is the commercial fishing fleets. I would walk the docks to get an idea of fabrication. Very simple design and concept.

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